Spending Time in Pahrump, Nevada

An hour down the road from
the abandoned trailer park we
stayed at is Pahrump, Nevada.





Pahrump's name comes from the Indian word Pha-Rimpi, which means water rock.  The Pahrump Valley has several artesian wells.

The Town of Pahrump

covers 301.73 miles.

Until the 1960s, there was one radio operated phone in Pahrump.  Gravel roads led to the town.  Growth in Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park visitors provided the impetus to pave roads into Pahrump.  

That explains the sparseness

that I see on both sides 

of the road.

Pahrump is an unincorporated township in Nye County.  Most of the town's services are provided by the county.

As we approach the center of town,

there are more signs & buildings.

Gas prices are much lower

here than in Death Valley.

There are plenty of choices

for eating out.

Places to get a loan quickly.

Shopping Plazas

Pahrump Party Supply 

Fireworks stores are

popular here.

Gold Town Casino is
one of eight casinos in
the town.

The Pahrump Nugget is

right across the street.

Eric & I will visit Smith's so

I can add this supermarket to

my growing list of  grocery stores